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Tax Time – Forgotten or Lost Share Trading Records »

It happens to all of us – you sell some shares, get excited, the money gets deposited into your account and … all the documentation gets thrown in a drawer. The attitude of “oh, I’ll remember it’s there” comes into play and life moves on. Now of course, its tax time and your accountant asks [...]

Assumptions of Capital Market Theory »

In continuing our theories on capital structure – an important component which isn’t discussed in the last post is the assumptions of capital market theory which builds quite well onto the Markowitz portfolio model and the assumptions of the Markowtiz model – but with some additional add ons which are unique to capital market theory. [...]

Banking Fee Overhaul – An Open Article to Banks of Australia »

It’s finally starting – one of the most popular posts on SmallStocks has long been the guide about Unfair Bank Fees and Charges – a tips and pointer article I wrote about how to get those ridiculous bank fees back when your pay packet has arrived late or your gym membership has been debited early [...]

The 2009-2010 Federal Budget Overview »

So the 2009-2010 Budget has been released and was there an absolute firestorm in parliament or what ? It was amazing to watch Question Time today and one really wonders how anything is done at all over all the shouting. So all in all, it is clear that the main two words which come out [...]

Worlds Top 50 Safest Banks »

So just how safe is your bank ? Well Global Finance has released its list of the worlds “Top 50 Safest Banks” and interestingly a number of Australian Banks feature on the list in high ranking places. National Australia Bank (NAB) takes the top place at spot 11 – yes, that 11th in the world [...]